Nick I am not sure what he is asking but the words he used were 'inset' and 'insert' fairly confusing, it looks like a fairly typical coal fireplace built around that time, from the view looking up. The fireplace and the firebox may be later renovations, the first picture was a little blurred, the fresh look coat of paint, the inadequate hearth (if they are 12x12 tile) would be red flags for further investigation.


My 2 pence


Kevin T Stewart
F.I.R.E. EDC